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A Note From David
Rev. David ChristySenior Minister704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]
Monthly Newsletter of First United Methodist Church I April 2020
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Dear Fellow Ministers, Thank you for working with us in these unprecedented times. It is strange to “do church” by not coming to church. However, the truth is that is EXACTLY why “church” exists: to equip disciples to go out into the world! So, one could say that we are doing church better than we ever have! Thank you for making our weekly worship time at 10 am a priority. We are offering ways for folks to keep their faith sharp throughout the week with our age level ministries (children, youth, and adults). It is exciting to see. Please pray through our worship texts over the next few weeks and stay flexible with us. Just as soon as our officials tell us we can safely worship together, we will do that! Here is a list of our upcoming worship:- Sunday, April 5: Matthew 21:1-11 (Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 – Lay Reading)- Maundy Thursday: Online shared Communion at 7pm- Good Friday: Worship at 7:30pm- Easter Sunday: SONRISE Service at 6:30 am; Regular Worship at 10am- Sunday, April 19: 1 Peter 1:3-9 (Psalm 16 – Lay Reading)- Sunday, April 26: Luke 24:13-35 (Acts 2:1-4a, 36-41 – Lay Reading)This month we celebrate what we are all about: EASTER! Please keep our world and all of those suffering with COVID-19 in your prayers. What a great time to BE the Church! I look forward to being in ministry and mission with you in the month of April!
In Christ’s Service, David
Take NoteSunday Morning AttendanceMinister on Call Schedule
David: 828-400-4552 Tripp: 704-477-7715Avery: 704-559-9942
April 3-5: DavidApril 10-12: AveryApril 17-19: TrippApril 24-26: David
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Sympathy to:The Family and Friends of Fred Goodson who passed away
Mary Allen and Family on the death of Bob AllenBarbara Warlick and Family on the death of her mother
Don Saine and Family on the death of Mary Saine
THE FUMC SALVATION ARMY BREAKFAST MINISTRY AND COVID-19 The pandemic has hit the poor of Gaston County especially hard and our local Salvation Army corps as always is on the frontline providing needed support. Under the “stay at home order” for all of NC, the Salvation Army emergency shelter is deemed an essential operation and our intent is to continue serving breakfast there. However, a number of changes to our procedures have been made to help safeguard the health of both the servers as well as the homeless. - As always, participation by any team member is a personal decision. Certainly, anyone who is in a vulnerable category or who is ill is not to participate. - CDC Guidelines for personal protection are to be followed: -https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html - Breakfast is take-out only. There is no gathering or eating in the cafeteria. - Serving teams observe social distancing and continuous use of gloves. - Supplies are no longer picked up at the FUMC kitchen, but are delivered to the shelter prior to use. - A simplified menu is being served. This requires fewer team members and reduces preparation time significantly.I am proud of the commitment by the volunteers of FUMC who unselfishly give their time to this ministry by feeding a wholesome breakfast to those who have the least. Please contact me regarding any questions or suggestions.
While we have not been able to worship in person, we have
enjoyed worshiping online with you all. Please continue to join us online until further notice.
Until further notice, all of our dinners, small groups, and classes will be postponed.
Our Prayer II Pause class, Youth Group, and other small groups
are meeting via ZOOM on Wednesday Evenings.
Worship Arts Ministry
Rev. Saxon ScarboroughMinister of Music704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]
Susan LisleMusic Associate704-864-4371 ext. [email protected]
Aaron Prillaman162 East Worship [email protected]
Timothy [email protected]
Sunday worship online: Facebook.com/FUMCgastonia I Facebook.com/162East I Fumcgastonia.org
Various recordings, such as Hymn Sing 2019, are posted on our website under the Music Ministry tab.
Post a video of you singing or playing a instrument on your personal Facebook page or Instagram and use the hashtag #fumcsings. We’d love to see you worshiping our Lord in your homes.
#FUMCSINGS
Timothy [email protected]
Stephanie JenkinsDirector of Student Ministries [email protected] MinistryUMYF
Check out the Daily Instagram Devotions @fumcumyf
During this unusual time of social distancing, UMYF is meeting via zoom video conferencing. We hope you will join us.
Monday—Thursday @ 4pm Daily Check-In Calls (Games and/or sharing) Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 Mid-Hi / 7:30 Senior-Hi Friday Netflix Party @ 2pm *Link will be texted via remind Sunday UMYF 7:00pm Begins as one group, then breaks out into smaller groups of Sr-Hi & Mid-Hi Please Contact Stephanie Jenkins ([email protected]) for the zoom links
Due to current events, Youth Sunday is moved to June 7th. This will also be Graduate Sunday. We’re aiming for Wednesday June
3rd for the Full Rehearsal. All filming we’ve done so far will be
used for the worship services The flow of worship services will
change due to the addition of recognizing graduates & also communion.
Seniors
MMaayy 11 -- SSeenniioorr BBooookklleett IInnffoo && PPhhoottoo DDuuee
MMaayy 3311 -- SSeenniioorr DDiinnnneerr
College Scholarships
Applications
Due Tuesday April 14
Children's MinistryKristi McClellanDirector of Children’s Ministries & Weekday Preschool [email protected]
Easter Eggstravaganza- Cancelled
Family Camp- Rescheduled to April
2021
Follow the above instruction to join Remind to get all of the updates
from the Children’s ministry.
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